All Posts Tagged With: "Aspen Skiing Company"

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Report: Ski Areas Becoming Greener as Flow
of Green Decreases

The Ski Area Citizens Coalition released its annual environmental report card, and mega-resorts like Vail and Snowmass both received B’s. But Vail Resorts’ Breckenridge ski area got a D, presumably because of its bid to expand ski terrain and add a lift at Peak 6.

15Dec2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Energy and Politics on the West Slope

It’s the latest move from Holy Cross Energy’s Turnbull that some observers say demonstrates a larger co-op culture that guards the status quo against any significant moves toward more environmentally friendly power generation.

8Jun2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Concern Rising over Effects of Climate Change on State’s $2 Billion Winter Sports Industry

Caught in the debate’s crosshairs is Rep. John Salazar, D-Colo., who was criticized for joining a congressional caucus on coal. He represents western Colorado, which includes Aspen/Snowmass and other ski resorts.

17Feb2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Ski Counties Vote for Clean Energy Programs

73% of Pitkin County voters approved an “energy smart local improvement district” that creates a pool of money for low interest loans to homeowners and businesses who undertake county-approved energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. 53% of Eagle County voters passed a similar measure.

5Nov2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Mountain Dispatches — News from Vail, Aspen, Glenwood, Durango and De Beque

>> Vail Resorts Swaps RECs for Forest Restoration
>> Aspen Skico Biggest Contributor to “Energy Smart”
>> Durango Terminates Contract with Novan Solar
>> Garfield County Man Waits for COGCC Response
>> BLM Wants Public Comment on Flatiron Mesa Plan

15Oct2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Reflections on the Aspen Environment Forum —
“Powering the Planet: Energy for the Long Run”

I posed my question: “Do you see a role for renewable energy payments in the future of the industry?” Chris Flavin gave a strong yes, while Keith Trent emphasized that for Duke Energy, it is a balancing act between price, reliability and clean technology.

2Apr2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued


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